Censer

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnsər/

Definitions of censer

noun A container in which incense is burned, typically during religious ceremonies.

Example Sentences

A1 The censer was used to spread a pleasant aroma during the ceremony.

A2 She swung the censer back and forth, releasing fragrant smoke into the air.

B1 The priest carried the censer as he walked down the aisle, filling the church with incense.

B2 The ornate censer was passed around the room, each person taking a moment to inhale the sweet scent.

C1 The censer, made of finely crafted silver, added a touch of elegance to the religious ritual.

C2 The censer, a symbol of purification and spirituality, held a special significance in the ceremony.

Examples of censer in a Sentence

formal The priest swung the censer gently as he walked down the aisle.

informal I love the smell of incense from the censer in church.

slang The censer was lit up like a Christmas tree during the ceremony.

figurative Her words were like a censer, filling the room with a sweet fragrance of wisdom.

Grammatical Forms of censer

• past tense: censed
• plural: censers
• comparative: more censer
• superlative: most censer
• present tense: censes
• future tense: will cense
• perfect tense: have censed
• continuous tense: is censing
• singular: censer
• positive degree: censer
• infinitive: to cense
• gerund: censing
• participle: censing

Origin and Evolution of censer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'censer' originated from the Latin word 'censere' which means 'to assess or tax'. It was used in reference to the vessel used for burning incense during religious ceremonies.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'censer' evolved to specifically refer to the vessel used for burning incense in religious rituals, separating it from its original meaning of assessment or taxation.